Met police won’t investigate alleged No 10 lockdown party

Force says it does not look into flouting of Covid restrictions long after they have taken place'

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The Metropolitan police will not investigate alleged parties held at Downing Street in apparent breach of lockdown rules unless an upcoming inquiry finds evidence of criminality.

The force said it does not normally investigate breaking of coronavirus regulations long after they are said to have taken place".